Australian Mothering Historical and Sociological Perspectives
This collection defines the field of maternal studies in Australia for the first time. Leading motherhood researchers explore how mothering has evolved across Australian history as well as the joys and challenges of being a mother today. The con
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Edited by Carla Pascoe Leahy · Petra Bueskens
Australian Mothering
Carla Pascoe Leahy • Petra Bueskens Editors
Australian Mothering Historical and Sociological Perspectives
Editors Carla Pascoe Leahy University of Melbourne Parkville, VIC, Australia
Petra Bueskens University of Melbourne Parkville, VIC, Australia
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Acknowledgements
Gestating and birthing an edited volume is not dissimilar to the process of bringing a baby into the world. And, like having a child, it takes a village to make the experience truly successful and enjoyable. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the members of the village who made this ambitious volume possible. To the twenty-three scholars who contributed to this volume, thank you for lending your time, energies and expertise. We consciously set out to capture the intellectual voices of Australia’s leading maternal studies researchers, and we appreciate the wisdom this group of eminent and emerging scholars have brought to the collaborative process. Gratitude is also due to Amelia Derkatsch, Commissioning Editor of Gender Studies at Palgrave Macmillan, who has been ever professional, responsive and constructive throughout the process of creating and curating this volume. We also extend our appreciation to the five anonymous reviewers of our original proposal for their insightful comments and encouragement. This edited collection developed from a
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